Bergfruende Ski Club

Description

With over 900 members, Bergfruende is one of the largest ski clubs in the country. It offers year-round skiing, sports, and social activities. Annual dues are $65, and the club benefits are numerous. The club has many ski trips, including downhill, cross country, and snowshoe, and has a downhill racing team. Bergfreunde offers cross country ski lessons. Please check the Bergfreunde website for details about upcoming cross country and snowshoe trips. The club has over 700 events yearly. Monthly socials are held for event signups, presentations, and new member orientation on the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Gateway Elks Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Avenue, Portland. Call the Bergfreunde office or visit their website to verify location.

From the web site: "The purpose of Bergfreunde Ski Club is to promote skiing and other recreational activities designed to increase the enjoyment of sports by its active members. True to that vision, Bergfreunde has evolved, since its inception in 1966, into a multi-activity club, offering a comprehensive variety of year-round activities for the enjoyment of our members within a safe and socially congenial environment.

"Whether you are new to the Portland/Vancouver area or have lived here your whole life, being a member in BSC is a great way to explore all the Pacific Northwest has to offer with a fun, friendly and active group. We specialize in adventure!"

  • Founded: 1966
  • Location:  Portland, OR
  • Membership: 
    •  Approximately 900
    • Open to anyone age 21 or over
  • Dues:
    • $65 for new members ($85 for mailed newsletter);
    • $65 for renewing members
    • $30 for student membership
  • Meetings:
    • Bergie Socials are held once a month. Twice a year a business meeting coincides with the social. At the social the club covers Events and event sign-ups, FYI about past and upcoming events, as well as specific programs held in a separate area from the social. Program events are keynote speakers, vendors, or event leaders who wish to meet with their event participants.
  • Racing:  PACRAT
  • Lodge:  No
  • Website: www.bergfruende.org
  • Newetter:  Yes.

Events

Winter activities include

  • Alpine (downhill, snowboarding),
  • Nordic (cross-country, snowshoeing),
  • Ice Skating

Spring, summer and fall activities include

  • Dancing,
  • Wine tasting events,
  • Bowling,
  • Running,
  • Biking,
  • Hiking,
  • Camping,
  • Rafting,
  • Boating
  • Golf,
  • Walking trips and tours,
  • Team sports
  • Theme dinners and parties, and many others.